2001 TOYOTA SEQUOIA check engine light

± DIAGNOSTICSENGINE
DI±285
479 Author: Date:
2005 SEQUOIA (RM1146U)
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
HINT:
Read freeze frame data using the hand-held tester. Freeze frame data records the engine conditions when
a malfunction is detected. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can help determine if the vehicle was
running or stopped, if the engine was warmed up or not, if the air±fuel ratio was lean or rich, as well as other
data from the time when a malfunction occurred.
1 Check operation of stop light.
CHECK:
Check if the stop lights come on and go off normally when the brake pedal is operated and released.
NG Check and repair stop light circuit.
OK
2 Check stop light switch (See page BE±47).
NG Replace stop light switch.
OK

B17446
Brake Pedal
DepressedBrake Pedal
Released ON
() ()
ST1±(+)E4
E6
E1(±)
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± DIAGNOSTICSENGINE
480 Author: Date:
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3 Check STP signal and ST1± voltage.
PREPARATION:
(a) Connect the hand±held tester to the DLC3.
(b) Turn the ignition switch ON.
(c) Select the item ºDIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II /
DATA LIST / ALL / STOP LIGHT SWº.
CHECK:
Read the signal displayed on the hand±held tester.
OK:
Standard:
Brake PedalSpecified Condition
DepressedSTP Signal ON
ReleasedSTP Signal OFF
CHECK:
Measure the voltage between the specified terminals of the E4
and E6 ECM connectors.
OK:
Standard:
Tester ConnectionBrake PedalSpecified Condition
ST1± (E4±12) ±
E1 (E6±1)DepressedBelow 1.5 V
ST1± (E4±12) ±
E1 (E6±1)Released7.5 to 14 V
OK Check for intermittent problems (See page
DI±11).
NG

B17447
Wire Harness Side:
Stop Light Switch Connector
S14
ST1±STP
E4
± DIAGNOSTICSENGINE
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4 Check harness and connector between ECM and stop light switch.
PREPARATION:
(a) Disconnect the S14 stop light switch connector.
(b) Disconnect the E4 ECM connector.
CHECK:
Measure the resistance between the wire harness side connec-
tors.
OK:
Standard:
Tester ConnectionSpecified Condition
Stop light switch (S14±1) ± STP (E4±15)Below 1 W
Stop light switch (S14±3) ± ST1±
(E4±16)Below 1 W
Stop light switch (S14±1) or
STP (E4±15) ± Body ground10 kW or higher
Stop light switch (S14±3) or
ST1± (E4±16) ± Body ground10 kW or higher
NG Repair or replace harness or connector.
OK
Replace ECM (See page SF±80).

DI±290
± DIAGNOSTICSENGINE
484 Author: Date:
2005 SEQUOIA (RM1146U)
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
HINT:

When the throttle position is slightly opened (the accelerator pedal is slightly depressed) because a
floor carpet is overlapped on the accelerator pedal, or if the accelerator pedal is not fully released, etc.,
DTC P0505 will possibly be detected.

Read freeze frame data using the hand-held tester. Freeze frame data records the engine conditions
when a malfunction is detected. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can help determine if the
vehicle was running or stopped, if the engine was warmed up or not, if the air±fuel ratio was lean or
rich, as well as other data from the time when a malfunction occurred.
1 Are there any other codes (besides P0505) being output?
PREPARATION:
(a) Connect the hand±held tester to the DLC3.
(b) Turn the ignition switch ON and push the hand±held tester main switch ON.
(c) When using hand±held tester, enter the following menu: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / DTC
INFO / CURRENT CODES.
CHECK:
Read the DTC using the hand±held tester.
RESULT:
Display (DTC Output)Proceed to
P0505A
ºP0505º and other DTCsB
HINT:
If any other codes besides P0505 are output, perform the troubleshooting for those DTCs first.
B Go to relevant DTC chart (See page DI±58).
A
2 Check connection of PCV piping.
NG Repair or replace PCV piping.
OK

B17418W E5
± DIAGNOSTICSENGINE
DI±513
707 Author: Date:
2005 SEQUOIA (RM1146U)
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
HINT:
Troubleshoot each trouble symptom in accordance with the chart below.
MIL remains onStart inspection from step 1
MIL does not light upStart inspection from step 3
1 Clear DTC.
PREPARATION:
(a) Connect the hand±held tester to the DLC3.
(b) Turn the ignition switch ON and push the hand±held tester main switch ON.
(c) Read the DTC (See page DI±43).
(d) Clear the DTC (See page DI±43).
CHECK:
(a) Check that MIL does not light up.
OK:
Standard: MIL does not light up
OK Repair circuit indicated by output code
(See page DI±58).
NG
2 Check Harness and connector (Check for short in wire harness).
PREPARATION:
(a) Disconnect the E4 ECM connector.
(b) Turn the ignition switch ON.
CHECK:
(a) Check that MIL does not light up.
OK:
Standard: MIL does not light up
OK Replace ECM (See page SF±80).
NG
Check and repair harness and connector be-
tween combination meter and ECM.

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± DIAGNOSTICSENGINE
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3 Check that MIL lights up.
CHECK:
Check that MIL lights up when turning the ignition switch ON.
OK:
Standard: MIL lights up
OK System OK.
NG
4 Inspect combination meter assy (MIL circuit).
See the combination meter troubleshooting on page BE±55.
NG Repair or replace bulb or combination meter as-
sembly.
OK
Check and repair harness and connector be-
tween combination meter and ECM.

DIDIP±01
12345678
9 10111213141516
D13649
DLC3:
CG
TC
D13654
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± DIAGNOSTICSAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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BASIC INSPECTION
1. CHECK FLUID LEVEL
(a) Using SST, create a short±circuit between terminals TC
and CG of the DLC3.
SST 09843±18040
(b) Start the engine and run at idle.

The A/C switch must be turned off.

On models with active height control suspension &
adaptive variable suspension, turn the height con-
trol switch off.
(c) Slowly move the shift lever through all positions from P to
L, and move it back to the P position.
(d) Switch to the fluid temperature detection mode.
Move the shift lever from the N to the D position, or from
D to N, within 1.5 seconds. (Repeat this operation for 6 se-
conds or more.)
OK: The A/T OIL TEMP warning light comes on for 2
seconds and then goes off.
(e) Return the shift lever to the P position and disconnect ter-
minals TC and CG.
(f) Idle the engine to raise oil temperature.
(g) Lift up the vehicle immediately after the meter indicator
light (ATF temperature warning light) comes on.

The A/T OIL TEMP warning light indicates the ATF
temperature according to the following table.
ATF Temp.Less than optimized
temperatureOptimized temperatureMore than optimized
temperature
A/T OIL TEMP warning lightOFFONBlinking

D14137
Refill Plug
Overflow Plug
D14142Control Shaft Lever
± DIAGNOSTICSAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
DI±525
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(h) Remove the overflow plug and check the fluid level.
Standard:
When ATF overflowsATF level is higher than specification
(Go to step (k))
When ATF does not overflow
ATF level is equal to or lower than
specification
(Go to step (i))
HINT:

ºOverflowº indicates the condition under which ATF
drains out from the overflow tube.

The capacity of the overflow tube is approximately 3 cc.
If the amount of drained ATF is little, only the fluid remain-
ing in the tube has drained out. This condition is not con-
sidered as ºoverflowº.
(i) Remove the refill plug.
(j) Add ATF through the refill hole until it flows out from the
overflow hole.
Fluid type: Toyota genuine ATF WS
(k) When the draining ATF has become a trickle, install the
overflow plug with a new gasket.
(l) Install the refill plug if removed.
(m) Lower the vehicle.
(n) Turn the ignition switch off to stop the engine.
2. CHECK FLUID CONDITION
If the fluid smells burnt or is black, replace it (see step 6).
3. INSPECT AND ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION
(a) When shifting the shift lever from the N position to other
positions, check that the lever can be shifted smoothly
and accurately to each position and that the position indi-
cator comes on in accordance with the shift lever position.
If the indicator and shift lever position do not match, carry out
the following adjustment procedures.
(1) Remove the nut and disconnect the shift control
cable from the control shaft lever.
(2) Move the control shaft fully rearward.
(3) Return the control shaft lever 2 notches to the N
position.
(4) Set the shift lever to the N position.
(5) Connect the shift control cable and temporarily
install the control shaft lever nut.
(6) While holding the shift lever lightly toward the R
position side, tighten the control shaft lever nut.
Torque: 14.5 N´m (148 kgf´cm, 11 ft´lbf)